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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is set to launch a multi-spectral optical satellite, making it the first major university in Hong Kong to do so. The satellite, named HKUST-FYBB#1, will be launched on August 25 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu, in collaboration with Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company (CGSTL).

The primary purpose of this satellite is to track remote sensing data related to the global environment, disaster management, and sustainable development. HKUST has plans to establish a remote sensing satellite constellation and a comprehensive environmental monitoring and disaster forecasting system in the future. By combining their scientific research capabilities with the remote sensing data obtained from CGSTL’s 108 orbiting satellites, HKUST aims to develop a robust monitoring system.

The launch of this satellite signifies the initial step towards HKUST’s goal of building a comprehensive remote sensing satellite constellation. The university aims to develop innovative spatial remote sensing technologies, including carbon monitoring techniques and data analysis tools. With its comprehensive sensing capabilities, HKUST envisions providing services for disaster management, smart city development, and sustainable resource management.

HKUST’s Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, Wang Yang, expresses enthusiasm for this milestone. He emphasizes the university’s ambition to leverage advanced technologies to contribute to various sectors such as disaster management, urban development, and resource management.

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